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4 Ways to Show Your Patriotism This Republic Day!

4 Ways to Show Your Patriotism This Republic Day!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

This Republic Day Celebrate the day with a bang and let the world know how much we love our homeland. Here are 4 ways to show your patriotism this Republic Day with a funky twist.

Why BJP, JD-U & RJD are not ready for fierce Bihar battle

Why BJP, JD-U & RJD are not ready for fierce Bihar battle

Rediff.com18 May 2015

While the Rashtriya Janata Dal and Janata Dal-United are busy fighting each other, the BJP is trying not to repeat the mistakes it made the last time out, says Satyavrat Mishra

Congress trashes exit polls, BJP says Cong demoralised

Congress trashes exit polls, BJP says Cong "demoralised"

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

The exit polls that predicted a strong showing for BJP in four states in Wednesday's crucial Assembly polls were on Friday rubbished by Congress as one which has "no meaning" while the saffron party said it appears to be "completely demoralised".

Jats keep Congress, BJP guessing in Rajasthan

Jats keep Congress, BJP guessing in Rajasthan

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

A day before Rajasthan goes to polls, the ambivalence of Jats, the traditional support base of Congress, is giving the party jitters while the Bharatiya Janata Party is hoping to corner a significant chunk of their votes to stage a comeback to power.

Modi@4: Rahul issues 'report card' as Oppn slams PM

Modi@4: Rahul issues 'report card' as Oppn slams PM

Rediff.com26 May 2018

The Congress chief gave 'F' to the Modi government for agriculture, foreign policy and job creation, and 'A+' to the prime minister for slogan creation and self promotion.

BJP tries to tap Bohag Bihu spirit in poll-bound Assam

BJP tries to tap Bohag Bihu spirit in poll-bound Assam

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

A colossal musician from this part of the world, late Bhupen Hazarika describing the spring festival (Bohag Bihu) in Assam sang one of its timeless tune -- 'Bohag mathu eti ritu nohoi, nohoi Bohag ethi mah, Asomiya jatir.' Bhupen Hazarika described Bohag, as not only a season or a month but eternal the source of courage, inspiration and lifeline for the Assamese people to win over the darkness of evil.

Delhi AAP ki: Kejriwal & Co decimate BJP

Delhi AAP ki: Kejriwal & Co decimate BJP

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

AAP wins 67 of the 70 seats in the Delhi assembly.

'Hindutva has nothing to do with Hinduism'

'Hindutva has nothing to do with Hinduism'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

'No civilised nation can thrive if it is possessed with the spirit of Hindutva.'

Cong snub to BSP: Priyanka meets Bhim Army chief at hospital

Cong snub to BSP: Priyanka meets Bhim Army chief at hospital

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Azad was taken into custody by police on Tuesday for violating the model code of conduct.

'People don't fight over religion in Ayodhya'

'People don't fight over religion in Ayodhya'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'Gods of different religions haven't warred, so we shouldn't either.'

Diwali kitchen: Top Indian-American chefs share their fav recipes

Diwali kitchen: Top Indian-American chefs share their fav recipes

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Have you tasted Besan ke ladoo cookies?

Yogi's Yuva Vahini continues to worry BJP

Yogi's Yuva Vahini continues to worry BJP

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The Sangh has let it be known that a 'social' outfit called the Hindu Yuva Vahini, set up years ago by Yogi, did not have its approval.

BJP to deny Ibobi another term in Manipur

BJP to deny Ibobi another term in Manipur

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

The BJP cobbles up the numbers to stake a claim to form a government in Imphal. But ruling the restive state won't be easy, says Chitra Ahanthem.

UP sees 57.36 per cent voter turnout in fifth phase of elections

UP sees 57.36 per cent voter turnout in fifth phase of elections

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

The districts going to polls in this phase are Balrampur, Gonda, Faizabad, Ambedkar Nagar, Bahraich, Shravasti, Basti, Siddharth Nagar, Sant Kabir Nagar, Amethi and Sultanpur.

How Mumbai's oldest Ittar market is keeping its business alive

How Mumbai's oldest Ittar market is keeping its business alive

Rediff.com11 May 2015

The art of making Ittar (scent) is perhaps as old as civilisation.

How best to remember George Fernandes?

How best to remember George Fernandes?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

'A fierce crusader against communalism, George joined hands with majoritarian forces, never to revisit or re-assess his saffron association.' 'He was a Union minister in 1998-2004, a time when people like Graham Staines were lynched in Orissa.' 'On the Gujarat pogrom of 2002, George went on to kind of justify the slashing of pregnant women, by saying in the Lok Sabha that this was nothing new for India.' 'Thus, he was in sharp contrast to what he had himself stood for in the heyday of his political career in the 1970s and 1980s, says Mohammad Sajjad.

Milk, mango flavour Coke's summer run

Milk, mango flavour Coke's summer run

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

The introduction of the two new products is an indication of the importance of India as a market.

The Romeos of Hazratgunj: An elegy

The Romeos of Hazratgunj: An elegy

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

In Yogi Adityanath's Uttar Pradesh wayward Romeos would all be in the lock-up, says Sunil Sethi.

Microwave dessert recipes: Gajar ka Halwa, Thiratipal, more

Microwave dessert recipes: Gajar ka Halwa, Thiratipal, more

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Master the art of hassle-free cooking and satisfy your sweet tooth in a jiffy.

BJP to give tough fight to Kamal Nath in Chhindwara

BJP to give tough fight to Kamal Nath in Chhindwara

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party is confident of giving a tough fight to Union Minister Kamla Nath on his traditional Chhindwara Lok Sabha seat, drawing courage from its performance in 2013 assembly elections in which it bagged four out of seven seats from there.

Modi reminds BJP cadre: Nationalism is our identity

Modi reminds BJP cadre: Nationalism is our identity

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Though the prime minister did not make any direct mention of these issues, he noted that nationalism has been the party's identity, sources said.

Bringing back the food Indians have forgotten

Bringing back the food Indians have forgotten

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Ever heard of 'gosht ka halwa' or 'dal ki dulhan'? Avantika Bhuyan profiles a battery of food enthusiasts who are out to make sure that you do.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

This week's collection of stories that prove we live in a truly mad, mad world.

RSS has not abandoned Ram temple issue

RSS has not abandoned Ram temple issue

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

The RSS on Sunday said it has not abandoned its commitment to build a grand Ram temple in Ayodhya and sought speeding up of the case proceedings in the Supreme Court.

In the NE, its advantage Congress but the BJP has arrived

In the NE, its advantage Congress but the BJP has arrived

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Apart from Kerala, the northeast perhaps is the only region where Congress can expect a decent win in the recently held Lok Sabha elections. K G Suresh looks at what the elections hold for the northeast.

Gujarat: Campaign ends for first phase; Saurashtra, Kutch crucial

Gujarat: Campaign ends for first phase; Saurashtra, Kutch crucial

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

A total of 89 seats -- out of 182 -- spanning the Saurashtra and south Gujarat regions, are up for grabs in the first phase with 977 candidates in the fray, including Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

Rahul slams Modi for silence on probe into Panama Papers

Rahul slams Modi for silence on probe into Panama Papers

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Congress Vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Friday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of making 'big promises' on bringing back black money and asked him to explain why he has not instituted a probe into the matter of the Chattisgarh chief minister's son's name featuring in the 'Panama Papers'.

Why the BJP has a stake in Jallikattu's revival

Why the BJP has a stake in Jallikattu's revival

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

'The BJP is so keen to use this opportunity to make its foray in a state where it hardly exists, says Amulya Ganguli, that it has silenced the vociferous animal rights activist in its ranks -- Maneka Gandhi.'

I made a mistake, people of Karnataka won't: Shah in Mysuru

I made a mistake, people of Karnataka won't: Shah in Mysuru

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

He alleged that the Siddaramaiah government has been releasing jailed killers and they have been 'given opportunity' once again to kill people.

Indian summers: 8 natural hacks to beat the heat

Indian summers: 8 natural hacks to beat the heat

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Have you heard of the 'chillow' that can cool your pillow? Or the 'bedroom plant'?

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Here's a list of the full first-time ministers in the second term of the Narendra Modi government.

Fadnavis sworn in as first BJP CM of Maharashtra

Fadnavis sworn in as first BJP CM of Maharashtra

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Amid a plethora of senior party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president Amit Shah, Bharatiya Janata Party's Devendra Fadnavis took the oath of office at a mega function organised at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Assam polls: Why the BJP is wooing the Bodos

Assam polls: Why the BJP is wooing the Bodos

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Bodo tribals influence as many as 30 seats. No wonder, national parties are keen to forge alliances with Bodo groups.

President's post above party politics: Kovind after filing nomination

President's post above party politics: Kovind after filing nomination

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The 71-year-old filed his nomination in front of NDA ministers and CMs.

Over 61 per cent voting in phase 4 of UP assembly polls

Over 61 per cent voting in phase 4 of UP assembly polls

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

This phase of voting was crucial for the state's ruling Samajwadi Party and main opposition Bahujan Samaj Party.

Pitched battles being fought to capture Vidarbha

Pitched battles being fought to capture Vidarbha

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Vidarbha region has gained notoriety for a high number of farmers' suicides and the multi-crore irrigation scam. Sanjay Jog reports

Recipes: The best thing I cooked in 2015

Recipes: The best thing I cooked in 2015

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Share your favourite recipe of 2015.

Guilt-free Diwali desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth

Guilt-free Diwali desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Home bakers across India are churning out healthy treats by the dozen. We present a select few.

3 cheers for Kangana!

3 cheers for Kangana!

Rediff.com5 May 2016

'It was only to be expected that she would grace the national awards function in her distinctive style.' 'For her admirers, the flouting of norms was in character because she has made her mark in highly competitive Bollywood on her own terms,' says Amulya Ganguli.

PM Modi announces Rs 80,000-cr package for J-K

PM Modi announces Rs 80,000-cr package for J-K

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a package of Rs 80,000 crore for Jammu and Kashmir.